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<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Drug decriminalisation makes sense
The War on Drugs makes the Afghan campaign seem like a blitzkrieg akin to 1967 when Israel cleaned up Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days and rested on the seventh.
Soldier's Facebook photos condemned
A former Israeli soldier has been condemned for mocking Palestinian prisoners on her Facebook page.
Tokyo Govt avoids shrine visit on VJ day
Japan yesterday commemorated the 65th anniversary of its surrender in World War II.
Renewed calls to bring SAS home
The Green Party wants to bring our most elite troops home from Afghanistan following reports of links to the torture of prisoners.
Emotional farewell for slain soldier
In a warehouse packed with dignitaries and military officers, mourners today heard how NZ had lost a fine young leader, 28-year-old Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell.
Last respects paid to slain NZ soldier
The death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell in Afghanistan was a tragedy on a number of levels, the Governor-General told the slain soldier's military funeral today.
Aid to north at risk after medics' murder
Aid workers have been reviewing their operations in perilous Afghanistan.
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: Why chastise Naomi?
Not very nice supermodel Naomi Campbell did human rights a service by drawing attention to Charles Taylor's trial, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.
Emotional return for fallen soldier
NZ's first Afghanistan war casualty has been returned to his home town of Feilding, after an emotional ceremony at nearby Ohakea Air Force Base.
Soldier's body returned to family
The body of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell landed at Ohakea this afternoon. A full military funeral will be held on Wednesday.
Surviving a bitter path to peace
A Kiwi soldier has published a book about his experience serving in Afghanistan.
Injured soldiers escort O'Donnell's body home
Soldier's body will be returned to his family today.
Slain soldier's body arrives in New Zealand
A hearse carrying the casket of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell has left Whenuapai Air Base, while two other injured soldiers have been transported to hospital.